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What role of marketing communication is primarily concerned with making consumers aware of new products?
What role of marketing communication is primarily concerned with making consumers aware of new products?
Which function of marketing communication aims to influence consumer choices between brands?
Which function of marketing communication aims to influence consumer choices between brands?
How does marketing communication contribute to customer loyalty?
How does marketing communication contribute to customer loyalty?
Which of the following is NOT a role of marketing communication?
Which of the following is NOT a role of marketing communication?
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What effect do ads, product packaging, and employee uniforms have on a company?
What effect do ads, product packaging, and employee uniforms have on a company?
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What is the primary objective of building relationships with customers through marketing communication?
What is the primary objective of building relationships with customers through marketing communication?
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In marketing communication, which action helps to remind consumers about using a product regularly?
In marketing communication, which action helps to remind consumers about using a product regularly?
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Why is persuasion an important aspect of marketing communication?
Why is persuasion an important aspect of marketing communication?
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What is the main purpose of advertising as a form of nonpersonal communication?
What is the main purpose of advertising as a form of nonpersonal communication?
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What does the term 'promotion' refer to in marketing communication?
What does the term 'promotion' refer to in marketing communication?
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Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of traditional media in advertising?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of traditional media in advertising?
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In the context of marketing communication, how is nonpersonal communication primarily delivered?
In the context of marketing communication, how is nonpersonal communication primarily delivered?
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What technological advancement has significantly affected advertising in recent years?
What technological advancement has significantly affected advertising in recent years?
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Which statement best captures the essence of marketing communication?
Which statement best captures the essence of marketing communication?
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Why is traditional advertising still considered important in the digital age?
Why is traditional advertising still considered important in the digital age?
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What factor must be considered when developing a promotion plan?
What factor must be considered when developing a promotion plan?
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What is a key component of the one-to-many approach in advertising?
What is a key component of the one-to-many approach in advertising?
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Which of the following is NOT a traditional mass media type used in advertising?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional mass media type used in advertising?
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What is the purpose of pretesting advertisements?
What is the purpose of pretesting advertisements?
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Which type of advertising focuses on promoting the organization itself rather than specific products or services?
Which type of advertising focuses on promoting the organization itself rather than specific products or services?
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Consumer sales promotions might include which of the following?
Consumer sales promotions might include which of the following?
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What is an example of out-of-home advertising?
What is an example of out-of-home advertising?
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Choosing media types and scheduling refers to which aspect of advertising?
Choosing media types and scheduling refers to which aspect of advertising?
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Which element is typically part of the evaluation stage of advertising?
Which element is typically part of the evaluation stage of advertising?
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What is a primary method the marketers use to promote the fragrance brand?
What is a primary method the marketers use to promote the fragrance brand?
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What is the challenge for consumers who have heard of the brand 'Hunk'?
What is the challenge for consumers who have heard of the brand 'Hunk'?
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Which communication model is being expanded by the fragrance marketers?
Which communication model is being expanded by the fragrance marketers?
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What type of advertisements do the marketers utilize to inform the market?
What type of advertisements do the marketers utilize to inform the market?
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Which media platforms are included in the marketers' advertising strategy?
Which media platforms are included in the marketers' advertising strategy?
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What is the main purpose of the advertisements placed by the fragrance’s marketers?
What is the main purpose of the advertisements placed by the fragrance’s marketers?
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How do the marketers intend to communicate their message to consumers?
How do the marketers intend to communicate their message to consumers?
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Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for promoting the fragrance?
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for promoting the fragrance?
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What is the primary purpose of marketing communication during the holiday season?
What is the primary purpose of marketing communication during the holiday season?
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Which budgeting technique involves management determining the total amount for marketing?
Which budgeting technique involves management determining the total amount for marketing?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a form of marketing communication during the holiday season?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of marketing communication during the holiday season?
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In the context of marketing communications, what is a coupon offer primarily used for?
In the context of marketing communications, what is a coupon offer primarily used for?
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Which of these is considered a digital form of marketing communication?
Which of these is considered a digital form of marketing communication?
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What aspect do companies consider when applying a bottom-up budgeting technique?
What aspect do companies consider when applying a bottom-up budgeting technique?
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Which marketing communication method can provide immediate consumer interaction and feedback?
Which marketing communication method can provide immediate consumer interaction and feedback?
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What is the primary goal of corporate advertising programs?
What is the primary goal of corporate advertising programs?
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What is the focus of advocacy advertising?
What is the focus of advocacy advertising?
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Which type of advertising aims to address social issues alongside promoting products?
Which type of advertising aims to address social issues alongside promoting products?
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In the example provided, what company is associated with the 'Always' brand?
In the example provided, what company is associated with the 'Always' brand?
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What challenge did many firms face during the pandemic regarding advertising?
What challenge did many firms face during the pandemic regarding advertising?
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How can corporate advertising be described during its specified period?
How can corporate advertising be described during its specified period?
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Which of the following best describes 'Create Awareness' as an advertising goal?
Which of the following best describes 'Create Awareness' as an advertising goal?
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What defines the term 'media' in the context of advertising?
What defines the term 'media' in the context of advertising?
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What strategy do firms adopt to respond to changing consumer perceptions during crises?
What strategy do firms adopt to respond to changing consumer perceptions during crises?
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Which aspect of advertising is likely affected by a negative public perception?
Which aspect of advertising is likely affected by a negative public perception?
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What is a common form of advertising that seeks to promote goodwill?
What is a common form of advertising that seeks to promote goodwill?
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Which type of messaging is commonly used in advocacy advertising to connect with audiences?
Which type of messaging is commonly used in advocacy advertising to connect with audiences?
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When companies experience devastating impacts, what is a critical response action in advertising?
When companies experience devastating impacts, what is a critical response action in advertising?
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What is an essential characteristic of online advertising during challenging times?
What is an essential characteristic of online advertising during challenging times?
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Study Notes
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
- IMC is the process marketers use to plan, develop, execute, and evaluate coordinated brand communication programs over time to targeted audiences.
- Consumers interact with brands in various ways, needing consistent messages across all touchpoints.
- Multichannel promotion strategies combine traditional and digital communication.
Traditional Communication Model
- A "one-to-many" approach where a single marketer sends messages to many consumers simultaneously.
- Includes traditional mass media (TV, radio, magazines, newspapers), out-of-home ads (billboards), and digital assets.
- Benefits from consumer sales promotions (coupons, samples, contests), and public relations.
Many-to-Many Model
- Emphasizes social media and word-of-mouth communication.
- Consumers actively share information and recommendations with each other.
- Marketers use buzz-building activities, viral marketing, social media platforms, brand communities, and product review sites.
Communication Process
- The process of transferring meaning from a source to a receiver.
- Key elements include the source, message, medium, receiver, noise, and feedback.
Source
- The organization or individual sending the message.
- Encodes the idea into a physically perceivable form (e.g., a TV commercial).
- May use various forms to convey meaning (words, music, celebrities, customers).
Message
- The actual content of the communication.
Medium
- The communication vehicle that reaches the target audience.
- Choices include TV, radio, social media, websites, billboards, or product packaging.
Receiver
- The individual or organization receiving the message.
- Decodes the message to understand the sender's intent.
Noise
- Anything that interferes with effective communication.
- Can occur at any stage of communication process.
Feedback
- The receiver's response to the message.
- The best feedback in marketing is a purchase.
Web 2.0 Communication
- The "many-to-many" model of communication.
- Marketers create messages for specific individuals (personalized ads) or reach millions instantaneously.
- Modified traditional models (one-to-many, one-to-one).
Outbound Marketing
- Messages originate from the organization and intended for recipients who agreed to receive them.
- Examples include advertisements and publicity.
Inbound Marketing
- Messages come to the organization from others via links, online searches, or content requests.
- Maximizes organic contact from the consumer and uses feedback to improve marketing strategies.
Promotion Planning
- Step 1: Identify Target Audience(s): Consider the intended customer and stakeholders influencing them.
- Step 2: Establish Communication Objectives: Use quantitative objectives for specific targets and timeframes (e.g., awareness, trial, loyalty).
- Step 3: Determine and Allocate the Marketing Communication Budget: Techniques include top-down (percentage-of-sales, competitive-parity) and bottom-up(objective-task) budgeting..
- Step 4: Design the Promotion Mix: Integrate appropriate communication tools from the promotional mix along with consistent brand messaging across channels.
- Step 5: Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Communication Program: Use various methods like sales volume and brand image assessments to evaluate a campaign's success.
Advertising
- Paid, non-personal communication from an identified sponsor.
Types of Advertising
- Product Advertising: Focuses on a specific product or service.
- Institutional Advertising: Promotes a company as a whole, not individual products. Can be corporate, advocacy, or public service ads to promote public interest.
- Local/Retail Advertising: Used to encourage consumers to visit retail locations or purchase specific products.
Advertising Campaign Development
- Step 1: Understand Target Audience: Understanding the consumers' needs and desires.
- Step 2: Establish Message and Budget Objectives: Defining the message and setting a budget.
- Step 3: Create the Ads: Developing the ads while focusing on the creative brief and strategy.
- Step 4: Pretest What the Ads Will Say: Getting client feedback and refining the message before launch.
- Step 5: Choose Media Types and Media Schedule: Selecting the best media channels and creating a schedule.
- Step 6: Evaluate the Advertising: Assessing the campaign's performance and its impact.
Sales Promotion
- Programs designed to build interest or encourage immediate product purchase during a specific time.
Direct Marketing
- Communication with a recipient to prompt a direct response (order, information, visit).
- Includes mail order (catalogs, direct mail), telemarketing, direct-response advertising, and m-commerce (mobile).
Multichannel Promotion
- Combining traditional and digital advertising methods.
- Provides broader reach and stronger impact for a brand.
Ethical Issues in Advertising
- Advertising is frequently critiqued for being manipulative, deceptive, or offensive.
- Concerns include ethical considerations such as misleading information or falsely advertised claims.
Additional Media Types
- Place-based media: Includes advertisements in public spaces, like airports and shopping malls.
- Directory advertising: Primarily used by businesses to connect with potential consumers.
- Out-of-home media: Includes billboards, street furniture, and transit ads (buses, trains).
- Digital media: Wide range of digital formats including websites, email, and social media.
- Content marketing: Providing valuable content (blogs, videos, articles) to encourage engagement and create trust with potential consumers.
- Native advertising: Advertising that matches the content of the site it is placed on.
- Branded entertainment: Integrating brands into entertainment.
- Advergaming: Integrating brands and logos into video games.
Media Scheduling
- Continuous: Consistent advertising throughout the year.
- Pulsing: Variable advertising, heavier during periods of higher demand.
- Flighting: Advertising in specific periods of higher demand.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of marketing communication with this quiz. Explore key roles such as product awareness, influencing consumer choices, and the impact of advertising. Dive into the concepts that contribute to customer loyalty and the characteristics of traditional media in advertising.